By meditating on the true nature of things, emptiness, we can realize that everything is a mere appearance to the mind, like a dream. Thinking in this way our wisdom increases, we can let go of grasping, heal ourselves and live lightly in our world.

The course will focus on the chapter “Ultimate Bodhiochitta” in the book Modern Buddhism by the internationally renowned meditation master Geshe Kelsang Gyasto Rinpoche, with particulate emphasis on the meditation ‘A simple training in ultimate bodhichitta’ during the four guided meditations. Attendees are encouraged to download a copy of Modern Buddhism (or How to Transform Your Life) for the retreat and read the chapter ‘Ultimate Bodhichitta’ in either book.